Thank you for your ongoing support for Queen’s House Retreat & Renewal Centre and your participation in our upcoming retreats and workshops, where we are invited to “Nourish Our Minds and Nurture Our Spirits!”
WE ARE A SCENT-FREE, PINEAPPLE & STRAWBERRY-FREE FACILITY
Current COVID-19 Guidance: Monitor your personal health – if you feel ill, please stay home. All our staff are fully COVID vaccinated.
We are a scent-free, strawberry and pineapple-free facility, due to severe allergies.
Thank you for helping us to keep everyone as healthy as possible.
Programming offerings and all information can be found below. We invite you to register and provide payment by clicking on the green ‘Register’ button following every listing. Please contact our Programming Director, Sarah Donnelly, if you have further questions or if you require other information or assistance in registering for our programs: Sarah by phone: 306-242-1916 x 226 or Email
Toward the end of this page you will find a section called “Partners and Friends” – a space where we can list links to the upcoming programs and events of organizations or individuals who have chosen to offer their events at Queen’s House in the past/today because they value the sacred space that our retreat centre offers. Please scroll below to learn more about their upcoming events.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
THE SHADOW AND THE MYSTERY OF EVIL
Unfortunately due to low registrations we have had to cancel this workshop
Brochure – All Information
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT?
OLD TESTAMENT, NEW INSIGHTS: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES
Saturday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Offered at Queen’s House
Facilitators: Darcie Lich and Deb Rolfes
Brochure – All Information In-person at Queen’s House – Register here by March 20
REMAINING GROUNDED IN TIMES OF CHAOS
Saturday April 6, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Come for the morning to enjoy a daylong retreat, or add one or two nights for an extended quiet retreat
Offered at Queen’s House
Facilitator: Dianne Mantyka
Brochure – All Information Afternoon Retreat and Dayroom, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Quiet Morning, Lunch, Afternoon Retreat and Dayroom, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
B&B and Afternoon Retreat, Sat. 9:00 a.m. to Sun 10:00 a.m.
TAIZE PRAYER AT QUEEN’S HOUSE
Led by Members of the L’Arche Community
Second Wednesday of the month, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
April 10, May 8, June 12
TRANSITIONS: YOUR JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION THROUGH GRIEF AND LOSS
Thursday, April 11, 7:00 p.m. to Sunday, April 14, 1:00 p.m.
Offered at Queen’s House
Facilitator: Sarah Donnelly and a three-person Support Team
Please contact Sarah to register – contact information in brochure below
ICONOGRAPHY RETREAT: FIVE DAYS OF CREATIVITY AND PRAYER
Monday April 15 – Friday April 19, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Offered at Queen’s House
Facilitators: Anna Mycyk and Gisele Bauche
Brochure – All Information Register here as a Commuter, or living at Retreat Centre
IS THAT ALL THERE IS?
FINDING MEANING AND PEACE IN CHALLENGING TIMES
Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
A Retreat offered at Queen’s House
Facilitators: Diane Waldbillig and Elaine Zakreski
Brochure – All Information Register here by April 15
T’AI CHI CHIH: A MINDFULNESS MOVING MEDITATION
Sunday, April 21, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
A Class offered at Queen’s House
Facilitator: Donna Aldous
Brochure – All Information Register here by April 20
GOING DEEPER: HEALING THE HEART. “WHO AM I?” PART TWO
Friday, April 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A Retreat offered at Queen’s House
Facilitator: Lynn Gow
Brochure – All Information Register here by April 24
AND SO WE WAIT…OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION
A Weekend Retreat for Women at Queen’s House
Friday May 3, 7:00 p.m. to Sunday May 5, 1:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Sarah Donnelly
Brochure – All Information Register here as a Commuter, or staying at Retreat Centre
ECO-SPIRITUALITY: INTEGRATING OUR FAITH IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Four Tuesday afternoons, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. MDT
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Offered at Queen’s House and on Zoom
Facilitator: Sr. Judy Schachtel, SMS
Brochure – All Information In-person at Queen’s House – Register here by May 6
On Zoom – Register here by May 6
A SUMMER STILLNESS RETREAT WITH FR. RON ROLHEISER OMI
Monday, July 15, 7:00 p.m. to Thursday, July 18, 12:00 p.m.
Followed by a Celebration of Community, Thanksgiving and Farewell to Queen’s House Retreat & Renewal Centre and the Oblates of Mary Immaculate:
Thursday, July 18, evening
A Retreat offered at Queen’s House and on Zoom
Live-in at QH – July 15-18 Commuter – lunches only Commuter Plus – all meals, July 15-18 Complete Retreat on Zoom Monday Public Lecture Only – at QH Monday Public Lecture Only – on Zoom
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS WILL BE POSTED ON A REGULAR BASIS – WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!
The text for The Rev. Marie-Louise Ternier’s homily, given at the week of Prayer for Christian Unity service at Queen’s House, Thursday January 18, can be found here: Homily/sermon – WPCU – January 18, 2024
ONGOING PROGRAMS:
CENTERING PRAYER
In-person or on Zoom
Monday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. CST
Gatherings led by Ana Gheyssen and Dave Henderson, with elder wisdom support from Fr. Paul Fachet OMI
There is no fee for these gatherings. Donations to support the ministry of the retreat centre can be made below.
Please register prior to each gathering – this is especially important for those planning on coming to the retreat centre
Brochure My donation to Queen’s House Register
The meaning and practice of Centering Prayer
SACRED JOURNEY: THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES IN DAILY LIFE
IGNATIAN 19TH ANNOTATION
14 Sunday evenings between November 19, 2023 and June 16, 2024
Offered at the home of Dianne Mantyka in Saskatoon
Facilitator: Dianne MantykaSacred Journey Brochure – All Information
JESUS SAID TO THEM, ‘FOLLOW ME.’
THE WAY OF JESUS AND HOW HE EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO FOLLOW IT
Five Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. CST
February 21 – March 20
Offered at Queen’s House and on Zoom
Facilitator: Don Schweitzer, PhDBrochure – All Information
PARTNERS AND FRIENDS – UPCOMING PROGRAMS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BROTHERS’ KEEPERS GATHERING
Second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. We continue to gather for sharing and fellowship. All are welcome! Contact Brendan Bitz for more info at:
Office: 306-242-1916 x225 or Email
Donations to Queen’s House most welcome: Donate
AN INVITATION TO ENJOY REIKI AT QUEEN’S HOUSE
Practitioners: Roxanna Kaminski and Debbie Milne
All contact information in the brochure below.
Madeline Oliver
Pastoral Counselling, with a focus on
Marital Conflict / Separation and Divorce
Sometimes you simply need a safe place to talk.
I provide a listening ear, non-judgmental feedback, and an openness to talk about your relationship with God.
Olive Branch Ministry is supported by the Oblates, and their office is located in Queen’s House
Fees
Free consultation; $85.00 session. No one will be turned away for financial reasons.
Contact: Madeline Oliver 306-361-9318 or email: pmolivebranch@gmail.com
Website – Olive Branch Ministry